GATEKEEPERS

The Original Entrance to Activeworlds, prior to the official opening of AWGate.
The Original AWGate as revealed to the public, December 21, 1997

The New AWGate as revealed to the public, November 21, 2001.

The AWGate as revealed to the public, May 30, 2006

Gatekeeper Service Awards
In September of 2000 the Gatekeeper organization was presented with a prestigious award recognizing all of the people who commit there own time and resources as volunteers to the Gatekeeper organization.

The Spirit of CY Volunteer Award is something that each and every member of the Gatekeepers organization can be proud of. Without our volunteer's tireless dedication, this award could not be displayed on our mantelpiece.

Thank you, each and every one of you!

We like to reward great work and commitment to the Gatekeeper organization by announcing a Gatekeeper of the Month. In addition to this we also reward commitment to the Gatekeeper program by honoring our members who have been a part of the organization for three or more years. Of course no organization would be complete without its other members who work tirelessly to provide a wonderful experience for new and old users alike.

We would like to thank you all for your wonderful efforts and hope to see your names added to this ever expanding list!

So without further ado, roll out the red carpet!

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More Classic Quotes

Where am I?

From Juno: "...We are going to have a hamster line dance and it is all going to end with a big SQUISH. . ."
 
It is never a wise idea to give a 'flooding demonstration' even the Gatekeepers are not exempt when Miss C.A. sets her mind to flooders.
 
Way back when the world was young and the Gatekeepers first started, a particular Gatekeeper welcomed two new Tourists by the name of "Jack" and "get lost" Now Jack didn't know about the Tourist 'get lost' and imagine his surprise when the Gatekeeper's greeting was: 'Hi Jack and get lost'

The 32 Founding Members were:

3DMark, BinaryBud, Capaboo, Dharma Bum, Facter, IndigoFlight3, Island Hopper, Ken Shingo, King Tex, Kranium, LaurieAnn, Liz Razzle, Lord Frederic, MacB, Mauz, Mountain Myst, Prickle, Sassy1, Sookie, Steller, Violet, Xavarella,Zandorfa, Aulë, Belladora, ClvBarker, Digital Lady, Infinity Man, Jvaan, Oboe, The Real Pops, and Webtrekker.

After a proposal was presented to Circle of Fire Inc. by the Co-Founder of the Gatekeeper program, Moria, the Activeworlds Gatekeeper Organization became an identity.
With the introduction of AWGate as the entry world on December 21 1997, 32 citizens volunteered to become Gatekeepers.

Before the introduction of the world AWGate, and the Gatekeepers, people were left to 'fend for themselves' as they entered the ActiveWorlds universe.
Coming into Active Worlds for the first time, was at times, difficult, as you needed to know another person and had to learn how to use the program yourself.
Often people walked around aimlessly, not too sure of what to do, where to go or how to use the program.

With the introduction of AWGate and the Gatekeepers, people had a welcoming environment where they could learn the basics of the program.
This still holds true today. With all the new changes and innovations made over the years, the Gatekeepers remain one of the constants.

The Gatekeepers, at one time, added Juno Dome to their list of "Welcome Worlds" and they maintained a pleasant and welcoming environment to all newcomers. Offering assistance and instruction on the Activeworlds program, teaching the newcomer how to take their first steps into a remarkable and awesome 3D environment.

How many of us have said, "I received a warm welcome when I first used AW, from a Gatekeeper."

In September, 2000 the Gatekeepers Organization was awarded the Spirit of CY Volunteer Award.

Some Classic Quotes
Volunteering as a Gatekeeper can often put the Gatekeeper in the frontline of many a humorous situation. The following Classical Quotes come from all kinds of people, Gatekeepers, Citizens, Gate Regulars and Tourists alike.
 
[Customs Aide]: I just ejected **** for unacceptable language <---- a Classic Quote by Miss C.A.
How many of us have said, "Have a great shift!" only to miss one letter due to a typo and have consequently been shown to the 'Blue Room' by our treasured bot, Miss C.A.
 
Speaking of Miss C.A., who experienced the dialogue from Mr I. O. (Immigration Officer) regarding Miss C.A. in November 2001?
 
Many of us have witnessed the tiresome effort of some visitors to the Gate chatting up Miss C.A. When this happens, Miss C.A. always remains cool and collected, not responding to the many pick-up lines thrown her way.
 
There is the classic tale of finding the virtual toilets in AWGate, here is one explanation of how to find them:
"Take a left at the end of the north bridge, turn right after the big green tree, hang a right by the babbling brook, walk over the stepping stones, take another right turn, keep walking straight ahead until you cannot see the Rubik's cube anymore then turn to the East, find the large rock that looks like ENZO and when you get to the rock duck behind the evergreen patch by the big oak tree.......if all else fails just jump into the windmill."
 
Following on from the Classic Seagull Squadron and with the introduction of the new Gate, there has been the formation of the Puppy Platoon.
 
With the introduction of the new gate, we have seen many new structures, some that can cause a certain amount of grief. Even the tranquility of the Gate can be broken when one turns on their sounds. ". . . tonight I just happened to have my headset on and sound effects on.. nice calm birdie/nature sounds.. which I didn't even notice.. then.. while I was talking a drink of water.. BONG! The clock! Well that surprised me.. I choked, and bit my tongue... so much for nerves of steel.... :o) . . ."
 
The dreaded whisper box: several classic quotes can be found under this heading, but the best must be when someone received a miswhiper and their reply was: ". . .sounds interesting but don't do you think we should be introduced first? . . ."
 
To Juno Dome and the "Juno Tractor Beam" so named with affection by a particular Gatekeeper who found out that you don't need a chain.rwx to be stuck in it. The idea is to ". . . hold the "up" arrow key for a few seconds . . ."
 
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Pink is for Girls, Yellow is for Boys" <----a favorite Bunny expression.
" "SKapper": hey there, Gatekeeper, who's the bloke here with the female avatar wedged in his but crack? And where do you sign up for that?"